Febe Launches New Mechatronics Engineering Degree
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New Mechatronics Engineering Degree
The University of the Witwatersrand is launching a new Mechatronics Engineering degree that integrates artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and innovation with core engineering competencies. This programme is designed to align with global trends, particularly Industry 5.0.
- Who it is for
- current First Year Engineering students at Wits University
- How to act on it
- Apply to join the programme as a second-year student in 2027
- Closes
- 31 January 2027
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This is particularly relevant to current First Year Engineering students, who can apply to join the programme this year for second year in 2027.
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https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/general-news/2026/2026-09/febe-launches-new-mechatronics-engineering-degree.html
Key Takeaways
- 2026-09-03
- FEBE
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Industry 5.0
- 2027
- Wits University
- First Year Engineering students
- application deadline: 2027-01-31
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE)
- School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
- Professor Cuthbert Musingwini
- Wits University
Dates
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31 January 2027